2023 Indianapolis Colts Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

Franklin is one of the NFL's biggest trash-talkers on the field. But off the field, he has made a point of giving back to the community of Indianapolis that has been his home ever since being drafted by the Colts in the 7th round of the 2018 NFL Draft. 

Franklin will join the other 31 nominees in Las Vegas at this year's Super Bowl to be honored by the NFL. He and all the nominees will receive up to $55,000, and the winner will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice. 

You can play a role in this who will be named this year's Walter Payton Man of the Year by showing your support on X (formerly known as Twitter) by using the hashtag "#WPMOYChallenge" or by visiting NFL.com/ManoftheYear. 

2023 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees: 

• Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Ledbetter
• Atlanta Falcons: Bradley Pinion
• Baltimore Ravens: Roquan Smith
• Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins
• Carolina Panthers: Bradley Bozeman
• Chicago Bears: Justin Jones
• Cincinnati Bengals: Ted Karras
• Cleveland Browns: Anthony Walker Jr. 
• Denver Broncos: Garrett Bolles\
• Detroit Lions: Frank Ragnow
• Green Bay Packers: De'Vondre Campbell
• Houston Texans: Jon Weeks 
• Indianapolis Colts: Zaire Franklin
• Jacksonville Jaguars: Dawuane Smoot
• Kansas City Cheifs: Patrick Mahomes II
• Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby 
• Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James Jr.
• Los Angeles Rams: Cooper Kupp
• Miami Dolphins: Alec Ingold
• Minnesota Vikings: Harrison Phillips
• New England Patriots: Jonathan Jones
• New Orleans Saints: Tyrann Mathieu
• New York Giants: Saquon Barkley
• New York Jets: Solomon Thomas
• Philadelphia Eagles: Lane Johnson
• Pittsburgh Steelers: Cameron Heyward
• San Francisco 49ers: Arik Armstead
• Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Antoine Winfield Jr.
• Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons
• Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin